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Tattoo ink Electric Ink “Light Shadow black tattoo ink” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1328/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1420 μg/kg polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the level of PAH may not exceed 0.5 ppm.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Electric Ink
- Brand
- Electric Ink
- Name / model
- Light Shadow black tattoo ink · Product ref. 400415, use-by date 06/2014, 15 ml bottle
- Batch number(s)
- Batch No.: 2485
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black liquid in small brown bottle.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1420 μg/kg polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, the level of PAH may not exceed 0.5 ppm.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/08/2013
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